Animal Sciences Honors Theses and Research Papers

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The mission of the Department of Animal Sciences is to generate new knowledge in the humane use of animals for the production of safe food, fiber and recreation. This knowledge is integrated with existing facts and theories in an instructional program for undergraduate, graduate and Extension audiences in a manner that builds human capital, fosters economic viability and improves the quality of life and the environment for our state, national and international clientele. Undergraduates can major in Animal or Poultry Science with emphasis in business, production systems, natural science, international agriculture or natural resources.

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It is widely accepted that black-footed ferrets (Mustela nigripes) are an obligate dietary
specialist of prairie dogs (Cynomys spp.). Indeed, the extirpation of ferrets from the wild was attributed to the decline of prairie ...

Abstract: More precise and accurate estimates of NDF digestibility (NDFD) are needed to better predict forage energy utilization by dairy cattle. Currently, NDFD measurement accuracy and repeatability are weak due to two ...

Most in vitro embryo production (IVP) systems use some form of bovine sera in media. The most commonly used sera in maturation of bovine oocytes is fetal calf serum. A potential problem arising from this practice is ...